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URGENT: NEW YEARS EVE - tactics to make flash use acceptable?

NYE street parties is a great excuse to use the flash and after a few drinks I have no fear of candids. But if I want to seem more polite and legit, do you have any tips?

I am asking as I just thought that hanging an ID card around my neck (like press do) would possibly help. Or it might make some people more nervous for fear of being posted nationally.

Obviously with flash I will not ignore the people like I often do with candids. I will smile, try to compliment them and wish them a happy new year, or apologize if angry and take it like a man. I know the risks and am happy to take a single punch to the face. With old people and babies I will ask permission first or close flash.

Apologies to those who won't be celebrating with crowds. I don't mean to be insensitive. I did also post on the street forum a few hours ago but that isn't the most popular place in the world and we are only 5 hours away from the festivities.

Whilst asking.... is the shutter speed limit for the on board flash 1/180 on my XE2?

Happy new year y'all 🍻🥂

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